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President-elect Donald Trump travels to Paris for the opening of Notre Dame and for some soft diplomacy, meanwhile the future of his pick for secretary of defense remains in question.

President-elect Trump selects Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

Vows to shrink the deficit, pay down the debt and run government more like a business have long been a stock element of politics. Candidates for office who have business backgrounds made it a mantra.

President-elect Trump's call for government efficiency found some enthusiasm on Capitol Hill this week, while opposition for controversial nominees seemed to weaken.

Trump's campaign promised policies targeting the transgender community once he's in office. LGBTQ groups face fear, anxiety and uncertainty as they prep for an anticipated challenging four years.

Donald Trump is off on his first international trip as president-elect, ready to join world leaders and dignitaries in Paris for a Saturday celebration of the renovation of Notre Dame Cathedral.

We continue our conversation about the hellscape of modern motherhood, and look into an alternative to the tradwife lifestyle.

After their party's election losses in November, House Democrats are looking to regroup with a shuffle in leadership.

Almost 9 in 10 U.S. voters felt the November election was run well, according to new survey data. That's a jump compared with 2020 -- an increase driven exclusively by Republican voters.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rob Kelner of the law firm Covington and Burling about the vetting process for presidential nominees.